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“I want to write about ag.” The proverbial lightbulb flipped on for Melisa Goss in a thatched hut in Cambodia. As Assistant Editor at the Tri-State Neighbor, her articles instantly tweak your curiosity then unfold in stories capturing the achievements, challenges, and character of South Dakotans in the ag world. Melisa first captivated audiences as a memorable barrel racer and subsequently when profiled in a Finnish youth and culture magazine. Give a listen. The conclusion is very good…I mean fantastic!

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Native seeds and plants are instrumental in Charlotte Keoke-Almanza’s and daughter Erica Fischer’s outreach efforts to preserve Dakota culture and promote food sovereignty. Charlotte is a community educator and head of Hohpithokecawin Gardens. Erica is an Outreach Coordinator at Sisseton Wahpeton College. Their ancestral inspiration traces to a Strange Nest Woman. They may inspire you to explore the soothing qualities of bitterroot, grow kaleidoscope carrots, tap a maple tree, or rescue a piglet.

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Where’s the beef? Head to the Farmers Market at Aberdeen’s Malchow Plaza. Kelly Brandlee, co-owner and operator of Back Forty Beef has your favorite cuts. Take home a rib eye for the grill and some burger for her easy oven-baked cornbread casserole. Talk about a name dropper! Kelly shares her barrel of fun times with Roxy and her wild ride with Bingo!

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We are juiced to welcome Robin Salverson from Lemmon, SD. Robin’s livestock breeding and development knowledge is extensive! With her engaging personality, she’s a perfect fit delivering services as an SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Lemmon-aid. Robin is also South Dakota Program Director for Annie’s Project. Project programs empower women with farm and risk management education (and maybe confidence to drop their AAA membership).

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Sisters Elizabeth Davelaar and Erin Van Nieuwenhuyzen are a knitted pair. They own and operate Maker's Way Fiber Mill. Stitching their talents, they produce wool yarn to dye for, naturally. With Mom weaving on the peg loom, it’s a family affair. This conversation is a peach.

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Hot dog! Sadie Frey’s passion is electric. You might say we couldn’t ‘resist-her.’ In her ‘current’ position, Sadie is an ace Communication Specialist for Agtegra Cooperative. Fair warning, she will reawaken science experiment memories. Plus, find out why if not for Reeses, Sadie might have been in pieces.

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Back from break, but did we have fun? The answer lies within this season’s preview that reaches new heights and may eclipse your expectations. We hope you enjoy eason-Say ee-Thray!

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Our guest meteorologist aced her Christmas forecast. Now, our Nation’s foremost weather prognosticator forecasts an early spring. Whether you’re planting 5 sq. ft. or 500 acres, it’s seed selection time for your 2024 crop. This season’s guests, with their inspiring career choices, seeded inspirational ideas for all of us. Like the red, red robin, we’ll soon be bob, bob bobbin’ along with Season Three!